Western Michigan University

Glen Oaks Community College

Account Executive at CDR Fundraising Group

South Bend-Mishawaka Region

CDR Fundraising Group

Account Executive

- Develop print and digital content for email newsletters, brochures, press releases, annual reports, and website copy.
-  Plan, implement, and monitor social media platforms for six nonprofit initiatives to build community awareness and increase donations.
-  Collaborate with a graphic designer, videographer, and communications director to create a marketing strategy, social media plan, and brand standards for six initiatives.

Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF)

Digital Lead

- Created original content for product descriptions, category descriptions, and video descriptions.
-  Worked with the e-commerce design team to create original content for a wide variety of projects, including emails, buying guides, and company profile pages.
-  Assisted the web customer service team during the holiday season to create a positive customer service experience through phone, chat, and email.

Scheels

E-Commerce Content Writer

- Generated weekly reports for franchise locations including sales reports, proﬁt and loss rates, and total customer traffic counts to evaluate areas of growth and increase proﬁtable margins.
-  Oﬀered store support to each franchise location within an array of areas including POS systems, purchase orders, and inventory levels.
-  Created new programs, including written franchise manuals, to help the company and each franchise location maintain a cohesive operation.
-  Assisted with store operations, including increasing sales and sell-through, purchase orders, and inventory control.

MODE®

Operations Assistant

- Worked alongside the Founder and COO of MODE to gain experience in entrepreneurship, management, leadership, company improvements to increase success, and franchise process.
-  Assisted with in-store selling of merchandise, styling, photographed advertisements used for social media and promotional use, and assisted in varying departments at the corporate headquarters.
-  Created franchise manuals, including company programs, non-profit partnerships, and event planning.
-  Organized company events, including in-store VIP parties, weekly non-profit organizations, and MODE it Forward donations.

Retail Management Intern

- Greeted customers and maintained strong customer service satisfaction, while overseeing the cash register transactions including customer sales and returns.
-  Assisted in inventory counts and merchandise organization that included proper store layout of new and sale items, while assisting in creating merchandising displays.
-  Assisted with new merchandise on in-coming freights, including steam, place sensors where applicable, fold and place clothing/ merchandise in proper layout and on proper displays.

Stage Stores

Retail Sales Intern

- Effectively write in Associated Press (AP) style format within articles that are represented in the campus newspaper and online publication.
-  Utilize informative interviewing skills while using interpersonal communications when working with the public for quotes and documented information including digital photography.
-  Manage excellent time management skills and strong organizational skills to meet crucial deadlines while preparing for the next article in a group or individual setting.
-  Online Articles: <a href="https://bit.ly/2Mk86Bf">https://bit.ly/2Mk86Bf</a>

Western Herald

Freelance News Reporter

- Oversee cash register through customer transactions, including counting draws before and after each shift while maintaining customer satisfaction of service.
-  Maintain quality cleanliness and up-keeping of the restaurants' layout, while contributing to cross-training new employees in several different positions on the job.
-  Received employee of the month four times for great work ethic, determination, and timeliness.

Amanda Whitmyer